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Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 31 Jan 2026 HST
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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
25.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.4
NW
0.9
NNW
1.9
NNW
2.3
NNW
2
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.9
NNW
2.2
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NW
Period(s) (?)161413121110101814151515171717151413121217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126186246129314396458531215162303164419152015287618221341811545386439
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SW
10
N
15
NE
30
NE
30
NE
25
E
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
0
N
5
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		glassglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
0.42
3:19AM
0.98
2:52PM
0.47
3:51AM
0.96
3:36PM
0.51
4:21AM
0.91
4:19PM
0.54
4:46AM
0.84
5:04PM
0.56
5:08AM
0.75
5:51PM
0.58
5:25AM
0.67
6:45PM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44AM
0.24
7:57PM
-0.00
10:10AM
0.22
8:40PM
0.01
10:35AM
0.20
9:21PM
0.06
11:00AM
0.19
10:01PM
0.12
11:24AM
0.18
10:40PM
0.21
11:47AM
0.18
11:19PM
0.30
12:09PM
0.18
12:04AM
0.39
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----------41--------3
Temp. °C242323242423242524252422232322232323232323
Feels °C (?)252424262425222222242422191918222323252424
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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